New York City native Rosario Dawson has become not only a social activist and philanthropist but an 'actrovist'. She graces our cover for this edition because she is one of a new generation of talented performers that are lending their name, talent, and money to help our community. We honor her commitment, her talent and her social responsibility in Rosario Dawson, A Leader On and Off the Screen.

In addition, we present examples of successful Latina foreign service officers and civil service officers at the Department of State inTrailblazers of American Foreign Policy. Read the personal accounts of five Latinas at State whom are diversifying and making an impact at the agency.

On a final note, celebrating 16 years of Latina leadership in corporate America, the LATINA Style Awards and Diversity Conference held in Washington D.C on February 6th, honored the top 50 corporations for Latinas to work for in the U.S. Check out who were the award winners and special guests of the program in the special coverage of the LS 50.